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Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
503-808-4328 / 4570
Fax: 503-808-4555

Mailing address:
USACE, Portland District
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
P.O. Box 2946
Portland, OR 97208-2946

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity Manager
503-808-4530

External Links

Our Equal Opportunity mission

Providing technical and professional advice to Portland District management and employees, in accordance with Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and all applicable EEO regulatory guidance, safeguarding the workplace and its employees from discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, reprisal or disability. 

The duties of the Equal Opportunity Office are: 

  • Serve as the District Commander's primary advisor on EEO / Affirmative Employment.  
  • Manage Army complaints processing system.  Provide EEO-related training.  
  • Lead & guide via Special Emphasis programs.  
  • Plan, develop & monitor Portland District's Affirmative Employment Plan.

    It is our commitment to administer an Equal Employment Opportunity program which creates and sustains a discrimination-free workplace.

Engineer-In-Training

The Engineer-in-Training program within HDC consists of structured education related to hydroelectric power design and construction across the nation, Corps of Engineers activities throughout the Northwest, and the mission of the Portland District. The program spans a 24-month time period, rotating assignments through various offices within the Portland District primarily and around the Corps. (See the EIT program brochure here.)

Portland District Job Opportunities

  1. ARCHEOLOGIST

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Portland, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Portland, Oregon Regulatory Branch Starting at $88,860 Per Year (GS 12) Permanent • Full-time This job is open to:
    6/6/2023

  2. ARCHEOLOGIST

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Portland, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Portland, Oregon Regulatory Branch Starting at $88,860 Per Year (GS 12) Permanent • Full-time This job is open to:
    6/6/2023

  3. SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Contracting Division - Projects East Branch Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14) 5 years • Full-time This job is open to:
    6/6/2023

  4. Materials Handler (Direct Hire Authority)

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Rufus, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Rufus, Oregon NW Division, Portland District, John Day/Willow Creek Project Starting at $40.76 Per Hour (WB 00) This job is open to:
    5/31/2023

  5. PARK RANGER

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Umatilla, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Umatilla, Oregon Ice Harbor Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7) This job is open to:
    5/27/2023

  6. PARK RANGER

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Umatilla, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Umatilla, Oregon Ice Harbor Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7) This job is open to:
    5/27/2023

  7. Interdisciplinary

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Location Negotiable After Selection Starting at $99,908 Per Year (GS 14-15) This job is open to:
    5/26/2023

  8. Contract Specialist

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Location Negotiable After Selection Southwestern Division Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13) NTE 13 Month This job is open to:
    5/26/2023

  9. Interdisciplinary

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Portland, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Portland, Oregon Portland District, Planning, Programs & Project Management Division Starting at $74,137 Per Year (GS 11-12) This job is open to:
    5/26/2023

  10. Interdisciplinary

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Portland, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Portland, Oregon Portland District, Planning, Programs & Project Management Division Starting at $74,137 Per Year (GS 11-12) This job is open to:
    5/26/2023

  11. Interdisciplinary

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Multiple Locations Walla Walla District, Operations Division, Technical Support Branch Starting at $109,908 Per Year (GS 13) This job is open to:
    5/26/2023

  12. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Multiple Locations Engineering and Construction Division; Construction Branch Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11) This job is open to:
    12/5/2023

  13. Procurement Analyst

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Contracting Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13) This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  14. Program Manager

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Directorate of Military Programs, Engineering Military Branch Starting at $99,908 Per Year (GS 14) This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  15. CIVIL ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Multiple Locations Northwestern Division Starting at $99,908 Per Year (GS 14) This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  16. Instructional Systems Specialist

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) USACE Learning Center Starting at $71,099 Per Year (GS 12) This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  17. Interdisciplinary

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Multiple Locations Directorate of Civil Works, Engineering and Construction Division Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13) 3 Years This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  18. Nurse (Occupational Health)

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Portland, Oregon Font Awesome fontawesome.com --> Portland, Oregon Portland District, Safety Office Starting at $74,137 Per Year (GS 11) This job is open to:
    5/25/2023

  19. Lead Civil Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Location Negotiable After Selection Sacramento District, Engineering Division, Hydrology & Hydraulics Branch Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13) This job is open to:
    8/5/2023

  20. Historian - DIRECT HIRE

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Location Negotiable After Selection Sacramento District, Planning Division, Environmental Resources Branch Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12) This job is open to:
    11/5/2023